The Lynda Garland "Award For Excellence" will be presented to a Canadian Baton Twirling Federation (CBTF) Coach who exemplifies excellent progressive coaching, superior technical abilities and provides innovative ideas and programs.

Coaches may send a resume or their mentors may write letters of support.  The resume/letters are to be sent to Lynda Garland directly (lynda [dot] garland [at] mohawkcollege [dot] ca).

Criteria

• Develops the sport of baton twirling through clinics, workshops and lessons in their province, Canada or internationally.
• Promotes the sport of baton twirling in public, aside from competitions and parades.
• Continues to upgrade and develop in areas that are related such as Art, Theater, Dance, Gymnastics, Skating, teaching and coaching methods.
• Assists athletes in scholastics, other sports, volunteering and helping family and friends.
• Contributes as a committee member – CBTF, Provincial, local baton twirling associations or community volunteer.
• Develops personally and professionally as a current judge, badge adjudicator, clinician.
• Mentors upcoming talent by providing guidance and professional advice.

Background Information

• What is the coach’s background as an athlete?  Briefly outline highlights of career.
• How long has the individual been coaching?
• What is the size of the coach’s club?  What is integrated into the total program - dance, gymnastics, conditioning, sports psychology or other areas?
• If no club affiliation, what involvement does the coach have with athletes?
• What is the level of the coach’s teaching and training expertise?
• What disciplines does the coach offer, e.g. team, multiple baton, solo events, pairs, duets, World Baton Twirling Federation events?
• What other professional attributes have enhanced their coaching ability?
• Have they or any of their athletes attended the WBTF World Baton Twirling Championships, WBTF International Cup or any other International baton twirling championships?